Bank of Japan Holds Policy Rate, Raises Inflation Forecast Amid Iran Conflict Concerns
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced that it would keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.1% while lifting its inflation outlook for the coming year.
The central bank said the decision was driven by heightened uncertainty over the escalating conflict in Iran, which could impact global commodity prices and supply chains. BOJ officials noted that the revised inflation forecast reflects a potential uptick in energy and food costs.
The BOJ’s move comes as international markets monitor the situation in Iran, where tensions have risen after recent attacks on shipping lanes and diplomatic exchanges.
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